Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan may be at the top of the Falcons' shopping list, but will he be available when Atlanta makes the third selection? If not, the Falcons have plenty of other holes to fill in the 2008 NFL Draft. Analyst Frank Coyle breaks down the team needs for Atlanta and the...[details]

The good: Athletic senior linebacker displays fine speed, instincts and the quickness to react to plays and finish with strong tackling technique. He should compete for a pro starting job at some point of his career and possibly at any of the positions in a 4-3 set. His speed and instincts gives him the versatility to play outside. He has a powerful athletic frame and the speed to make plays sideline to sideline. His initial reads are good and allow him to get a jump on blockers. He takes precise angles of pursuit that allow him to get to the outside or drop into coverage and deliver big hits. He has a good work ethic and has been diligent in his game preparation. The bad: Marginal size makes him best-suited to play on the outside as a pro. He needs work and reps in many areas of play before challenging for playing time, in addition to settling into the right position. He especially needs development in pass coverage responsibilities and technique. He also needs development in using his hands.

This is special to Rivals.com from Frank Coyle. Coyle has written about the NFL Draft in his newsletter for more than...[Complete Bio]